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AAFCPAs Presenting Tax and Accounting Year End Update at FEI NY-CT
AAFCPAs is proud to participate in the Connecticut/Westchester chapter of Financial Executives International’s (FEI’s) Year End Annual Tax and Accounting Update and Networking Social and Dinner, a gathering that offers fresh insight and meaningful connection as finance leaders prepare for the close of the year. The program offers two CPE credits through focused tax and […]
More Than $33K Raised Thanks to Our Team’s Generosity
This Giving Tuesday, our team came together yet again to make a real impact. Through heartfelt contributions and a match from the AAFCPAs Charitable Foundation, we raised more than $33K for causes close to our hearts. That’s not just a number; it’s a measure of compassion and commitment that define our team members. This year’s donations bring the firm’s cumulative support for the Giving Tuesday initiative to more than $266K. The impact didn’t stop there. Throughout the year, the firm […]
AICPA and CIMA Honors Audit Transformation Leader Sarah Flischel As 2025 Global Women To Watch Honoree
AAFCPAs congratulates Sarah Flischel, CPA, Director of Audit Transformation & Training, on being named a 2025 Global Women to Watch honoree by American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in the Emerging Leaders category. This global recognition celebrates women who are redefining excellence in accounting through innovation, leadership, and impact. […]
Seminar Recap: Tax Strategies for Cannabis Operators 2025
During AAFCPAs’ recent Tax Strategies for Cannabis Operators webinar (October 2025), AAFCPAs’ Cannabis practice leaders presented practical guidance to operators on navigating Section 280E compliance, optimizing cost of goods sold, managing cash flow and operational challenges, and evaluating strategies for exit planning, including Qualified Small Business Stock and employee ownership structures. The past year for […]
NY Domicile Ruling: Lessons from Hoff for Residency and Tax Planning
New York’s Tax Appeals Tribunal recently sustained a domicile assessment in Hoff v. New York Tax Appeals Tribunal, finding that the taxpayers remained New York domiciliaries for 2018 and 2019. While this decision comes out of New York, the scrutiny outlined in detail below is not unique. Many states apply similarly rigorous analyses when evaluating […]
Gratitude from AAFCPAs This Holiday Season
The season offers a pause to reflect on what truly matters. We think of the relationships that deepen the meaning of our work, the shared purpose that guides us, and the progress made possible together. At AAFCPAs, we are deeply grateful for your trust and the partnerships that bring purpose and fulfillment to our work. […]
New Leadership Expands Business Transaction Advisory Support for Clients
AAFCPAs, a U.S. top 100 CPA and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald C. Lipof as Partner and Emily Feeley, CPA, as Director in the firm’s growing Transaction Advisory practice. Their arrival expands the firm’s already robust capabilities, adding depth and specialized experience to guide clients through complex transactions. Ron and […]
GivingTuesday 2025 at AAFCPAs: Doubling Support, Deepening Impact
AAFCPAs is honored to again join inspiring changemakers in celebrating the global generosity movement of GivingTuesday. From November 3 through December 2, 2025, we are doubling employee-directed contributions to the nonprofit causes that matter most to our team members and clients. This annual tradition is eagerly anticipated, embodying our shared commitment to community, service, and […]
Building an Innovation Mindset for Automation Success
Organizations often approach automation as a technology upgrade—an efficiency project, a cost-saver, a way to modernize operations. But even the best-designed systems can falter without a culture that is ready to change. Resistance does not always sound like “no.” It may take the form of quiet hesitation, skepticism, or the reversion to old habits once […]